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Pair of Electric Mid-Century Hurricane Lanterns
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of Italian lamps in the design of hurricane lanterns. The lamps are possible to use on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Design Hurricane, Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom Designed and Custom made for a designer in Los Angeles. The square base is cast in bronze with a Silver painted finish. Mounted with round pad feet and decorated with small ...
Category
Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Murano / Venetian Fasce Ritorte Glass Hurricane Lamp Shade
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Simply a great Venetian hurricane shade!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Mid Century Multicolor Gold Rim Hurricane or Cyclone Glassware - Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six Mid-century tall multicolor hurricane glasses with gold accents. This set of six will
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hurricane Lamps Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Kingston, NY
This magnificent pair of Mid-Century Modernist hurricane lamps possibly by Tommi Parzinger features
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Colored Glass Pendant / Flush Mount Hurricane Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape AND materials flush mount from the Mid-Century Modern era.
This rare shape and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 10 in Dm 22.7 in
Pair of double arm acid etched hurricane shade sconces mid 20th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of acid etched double arm sconces. Mahogany shell backplates.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Lightolier Hurricane Chandelier
Located in Wilton, CT
Excellent condition eight-light brass hurricane chandelier with centre downlight. Very well made by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Hurricane Lanterns, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
These are VERY large Murano glass tall hurricane lanterns with bronze bases and brass candle
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Parcel-Gilt Bronze Hurricane Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Charles X style candlestick lamps with gilt trim glass shades fitted into the patinated and gilt bronze bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Charles X Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Sheffield Silver Candelabra with Etched Hurricane Shades, English, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
hurricane shades, adjustable to a single candle stick. English, circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Candelabras
Materials
Sheffield Plate
H 20.5 in W 17.25 in D 4 in
Pair, Monumental 19th Century American Blown Glass Hurricane Candle Shades 22.5"
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, mid 19th century.
A pair of monumental blown glass hurricane shades in colorless glass
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Love and Hate Hurricane Part 1
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Love and Hate Hurricane Part 1 (Part 2 is listed as well). Oil on canvas in the original frame. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Love And Hate Hurricane Part 2
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Love and Hate Hurricane Part 2 (Part 1 is listed as well). Oil on canvas in the original frame. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Hurricane Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Gaetano Sciolari chrome and brushed brass two-tiered nine-light chandelier
Three arms with glass cylinders
Chrome and brushed brass base
Perfect original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Crystal Hurricane Globe on Brass Mounting
Located in Dallas, TX
Alberto candle holder the perfect fit for any interior design style from traditional to transitional, Mid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Anglo-Indian Two-Light Sconces with Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
with bell-shaped clear glass hurricane shades.
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details.
Made to order. Sold individually.
Antique silver finish on glass may present variations due to the handmade process.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Silver, Brass
Green Empoli Murano Glass Hurricane Candelstick
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Made by the Italian craftsmen of Empoli, Florence
The carefully crafted details add flowing organic motifs and act as a handle to ensure they can be safely carried.
Beautifully...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass Hurricane Lamps with Crystals, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Brass hurricane lamps with crystals. Solid brass cut square bases rising up in a round stepped stem
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
English Brass Double Arm Lamp with Green Hurricanes Glass Shades
Located in West Hartford, CT
English Victorian style brass adjustable double arm student lamp with Masters green glass shades. Fully electrified and in working order. Wired for USA. Why not own the best!.
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Candleholder "Polar Hurricane" by Göran Wärff for Kosta
By Göran Wärff
Located in Göteborg, SE
The "Polar Hurricane" lantern is a beautiful and unique creation designed by the Swedish designer
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Tommi Parzinger Candle Stick Holder with Original Hurricane Glass
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Candle Stick Holder with Original Hurricane Glass
These were handcrafted brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amethyst Midcentury Period Hurricane Lamp Glass Shades, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
sophistication of mid-20th-century American design. The amethyst's deep tones captivate the eye, casting a gentle
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Amethyst Color Hurricane Lamp Glass Shades, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Midcentury American Amethyst color glass hurricane lamp shades. This pair of Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Murano Art Glass Bronze Candle Hurricane Shade Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful oversized hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
1960s Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Hurricane
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
shades. From the Hurricane series. We have two pieces slight differences in wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Brass Candleholders in Hurricane Shades
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
by Tommi Parzinger including a pair of shaped hurricane glass shades.
Measures: Candle holders are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Mint Sciolari 5-Arm Glass Hurricane Chandelier, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Mouth blowed glass hurricane chandelier made of thick chromed steel and brass.
Prime quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Wonderful Large Modern Lorin Marsh Hand Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Brass Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh hand blown art glass Murano orange swirl hurricane
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Candlesticks with Hurricanes Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
listed in the Dorlyn Silversmiths catalog as "Hurricane Console No. 66". The candlesticks are embossed on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
H 18.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Hans Agne Jakobsson Hurricane Brass Candle Holder L102/32 Markaryd Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Hans Agne Jakobsson hurricane candle holder model no. L102/32.
The hurricane is made of solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hot Pink Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Hurricane Lounge/Club Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of "Hurricane" chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional Inc
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Large Vintage Chapman Hurricane Lanterns in Brass & Faux Rams Horn, PAIR
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Hampton, NY
Impressive pair of large scale horn (cast resin faux rams horn) and brass hurricane lanterns with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Triple Hurricane Shade Candlestick Table Lamp in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Triple hurricane shade candlestick table lamp in the manner of Tommi Parzinger. Made by Stiffel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Original "C'est un Hurricane" vintage bicycle pin-up style poster
Located in Spokane, WA
poster, ready to frame.
This is an original mid-century modern vintage Hurricane bicycle poster. The
Category
1950s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Set of Four Solid Brass and Glass Hurricane Candles Holders by Bijørn Wiinblad
By Bijorn Winblad
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful set of four hurricane candle holders designed by renowned Danish designer Bijorn Wiinblad
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Ege Rug "Hurricane". 4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Ege Rug Named "Hurricane", Country of Origin / rug type: Scandinavia Rugs
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Glass Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A molded glass and bronze light fixture with textured molded glass interior hurricanes and two
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier in Teak, Brass, and Blown Glass, c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Mid-Century Modern chandelier with teak wood stem, chrome and brass metal, and fitted with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Glass Photophores, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The large photophores, also know as hurricane shades or candle holders, incised with circles within
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Glass
Materials
Glass
Kosuga Woven Side Chair
By Kosuga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kosuga woven side chair, made in Japan for Hurricane Imports. This chair, features an oak frame and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Oak
Murano Glass Large Apothecary Jar
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Winter Park, FL
A very large mid century Murano glass lidded apothecary or candy jar attributed to Barovier and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Octagonal Embossed Brass Reflectors
Located in Montreal, QC
hurricane shade.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dansk Jens Quistgaard Teak Wood Brass Candleholder
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Charleston, SC
of the teak base can hold either a 2" diameter hurricane candle or a 7/8" standard taper candle
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Candle Holders Round Amber with removable Glass Set of 3
Located in Van Nuys, CA
timeless charm. The set includes three candle holders, each featuring a detachable glass hurricane, adding
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
Pair Baccarat Dolphin Form Crystal Glass Candle Holders
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Baccarat candlesticks from the mid-twentieth century with original hurricane shape
Category
Mid-20th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Continental Cut Glass Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A continental cut glass five-light chandelier,
Second quarter of 20th century.
The central
Category
Mid-20th Century European International Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Original 1960s Nos Brass Candleholder Made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Brass candleholder
Set of two
Hurricane
Nos in original boxes
Designed by Hans-Agne
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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H 4.34 in Dm 3.15 in
Vintage 1960s Brass Candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Made in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
made from a yellow-ochre handblown glass shade with a hurricane metal ring as the base. The original
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Metal
Parzinger Style Brass, Glass and Marble Greek Key Table Lamp
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger, James Mont, Grosfeld House, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Parzinger for Stiffel with marble base and glass hurricane shade with Greek key design. This stylish vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Gore Vidal's First Novel "WILLIWAW", Signed First Edition
Located in Middletown, NY
and during hurricane season, builds tension as crew and passengers await the arrival of the 'williwaw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Bronze Candle Holders with Glass Shades
Located in Hudson, NY
and glass hurricane styles and colors. Whether used singly or in combination, they are sure to make a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Brass and Glass Candle Holders by Bijørn Wiinblad
By Bijorn Winblad
Located in Palm Springs, CA
marked Exclusively for Bambercer.
New hurricanes glass shades.
The brass is not lacquered shows minor
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Model
Located in Weesp, NL
higher top speed than several contemporary fighters, including the Hawker Hurricane. Mitchell continued
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Metal Lantern with Multicolor Glass
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hurricane lantern on a flat surface.
Handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco by skilled artisans.
For indoor use
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Salvador Vidal Vintage Cantilevered Rosewood Rocking Chair
Located in Glendale, AZ
locals, which was harvested in the jungle as a result of Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. Meticulously crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Moroccan Moorish Tole and Glass Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African lantern with multi-color molded colored glass panels in green, lavender, blue and clear.
Hurricane
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Mirrored and Gilt Wood Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
hurricane globes and gilt wood caps and bases with pad feet.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1960s Signed Rare Arredoluce Chrome Chandelier, Italia
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
blowed glass hurricane full of little stretched air bubble.
Solid well-made construction.
Prime quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Steel
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century hurricane you’re looking for. A mid century hurricane — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century hurricane, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century hurricane bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Gaetano Sciolari, Hans-Agne Jakobsson and Directional each produced at least one beautiful mid century hurricane that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for a mid century hurricane at 1stDibs is $1,975, while they’re typically $78 on the low end and $15,950 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Hurricane
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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